Dharamshala: The Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration, is pleased to extend its profound appreciation to the United States of America, as well as to Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Lithuania, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, for their collaborative efforts in issuing a joint statement during the recently concluded 79th General Assembly of the United Nations, which specifically addressed the ongoing violations of human rights by the People’s Republic of China in Tibet and East Turkistan.
Department of Information and International Relations Kalon Norzin Dolma remarked, “On behalf of the Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetans in both Tibet and in exile, I acknowledge and appreciate the coalition of 15 nations led by Australia and their leaders who have courageously voiced their commitment to justice, human rights, and peace by raising the grave situation in occupied Tibet at the United Nations. This support is a meaningful step, yet we remain aware that significant work lies ahead to address the persistent challenges and human rights violations faced by Tibetans under the PRC government’s colonial occupation. Your collective support at the United Nations marks an important gesture. It reflects the ideals of international solidarity and action, and we look forward to ongoing, collective efforts toward achieving genuine peace and justice”.
In light of the considerable challenges presently confronting Tibetans within Tibet—including the detention of individuals for the peaceful expression of political views, restrictions on travel, coercive labour arrangements, the separation of children from their families in boarding schools, and the erosion of linguistic, cultural, educational, and religious rights—Tibetan people hold the view that assertive statements regarding China’s actions on international platforms could play a crucial role in alleviating these dire situations and mitigating the sufferings endured within Tibet.